Emil Berliner
German-born American inventor (1851–1929)
1851 — 1929
Quick Facts
Profession
German-born American inventor (1851–1929)
Born
May 20, 1851
Died
1929 (age ~78)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
entrepreneur, inventor, electrical engineer
Kingdom of HanoverBorn in HanoverDied in Washington, D.C.
1851
Born in Hanover (1851-05-20)
1897
AwardJohn Scott Award
1913
AwardElliott Cresson Medal
1929
Died in Washington, D.C.
1929
AwardFranklin Medal
About
Emile Berliner was a German-American inventor and businessman who invented the lateral-cut flat disc record, also known as a "gramophone record," used with a gramophone. He founded the United States Gramophone Company in 1894.
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Who is Emil Berliner?+
Emile Berliner was a German-American inventor and businessman who invented the lateral-cut flat disc record, also known as a "gramophone record," used with a gramophone. He founded the United States Gramophone Company in 1894.
What does the name Emil mean?+
The name Emil means "male given name (Емил)". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Emil Berliner born?+
Emil Berliner was born on May 20, 1851.
When did Emil Berliner die?+
Emil Berliner died in 1929, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Емил)
The name Emil is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (Емил)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Emil — May 20, 1851
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
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